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November 15, 2023 Three Van Andel Institute scientists named to elite Highly Cited Researchers list

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 15, 2023) — Van Andel Institute scientists Peter A. Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc. (hon), Russell Jones, Ph.D., and Peter W.…

November 14, 2023 Inflammation and loss of protective mechanisms in the brain linked to suicide risk

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Nov. 14, 2023) — A first-of-its-kind study has identified overactive inflammation and loss of critical protection mechanisms in the brain as potential…

October 18, 2023 New model provides window into Alzheimer’s disease development

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 18, 2023) — A new model developed by Van Andel Institute, Lund University and

October 16, 2023 Celebrating 5 years of discovery in metabolism research

Metabolism fuels our day to day lives, from ensuring we have enough energy to function to keeping our immune systems up and running. That’s why,…

October 3, 2023 Van Andel Institute scientist awarded $2.9 million to tackle insulin resistance, a driver of Type 2 diabetes

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (October 3, 2023) — Van Andel Institute’s Nick Burton, Ph.D., has earned a five-year, nearly $2.9 million New Innovator Award from the National…

September 29, 2023 2023 Tom Isaacs Award honors Dr. Natasha Fothergill-Misbah

GRAND RAPIDS (Mich.) Sept. 29, 2023 — Cure Parkinson’s and Van Andel Institute (VAI) are delighted to announce Dr. Natasha Fothergill-Misbah, Research…

September 28, 2023 Van Andel Institute chief scientist earns $7.9 million Outstanding Investigator Award to support cancer research

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (September 28, 2023) — Van Andel Institute Chief Scientific Officer Peter A. Jones, Ph.D., D.Sc. (hon), has received a seven-year, nearly…

September 26, 2023 Van Andel Institute appoints new Graduate School dean and chief academic officer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Sept. 26, 2023) — Van Andel Institute has appointed Eric Swindell, Ph.D., as dean and chief academic officer of Van Andel…